Port Blair, Oct. 3: Together with the rest of the country, the 153rd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in these Islands too in a befitting manner on Oct. 2. The main function was held at Gandhi Park wherein the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, A&N Administration, Ms Nandini Paliwal, IAS as the chief guest offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. This was followed by offering of floral tributes by the Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad (SA), Smti Pramila Kumari, Chairperson, PBMC, Smti Kavita Udhay Kumar, senior officers of A&N Administration, Councilors and others.
Presentation of ‘Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je’ and Ramdhuns by teachers/students of Education Department and observance of two minutes silence to pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation’ formed part of the function which concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem.